I need to stop assuming I'm behind. Life doesn't have one schedule that everyone must follow. I'm learning what works for me. That's not delay; that's alignment.
I have deep feelings for ###, and I believe they’re mutual. We’re affectionate, emotionally close, and share a strong musical bond, but I’m afraid of losing him to others and of being fully honest because I don’t want to damage our friendship. Still, our connection feels natural and right, and I...